Wine on the Radio - August 13, 2003

New York Wine

You probably wouldn't guess it but the second biggest wine producing state isn't out west.   Nope. Not south either.  

Look north and east.   Yep.   New York .

Surprised when you think of New York winters?   Well New York wineries are pumping out more quality wine than ever.   They focus on cooler climate types like pinot noir, Riesling, some chardonnay and local varieties.  

The Finger Lakes area in western New York has the most vineyards.   Its terrain and climate are a lot like Germany 's Rhein region . . . the hillside vineyards get the most out of the short growing season.  

Out on Long Island you'll find some merlot and cabernet too due to the milder ocean influenced climate.   And don't forget New York state sparkling wine as affordable, wines perfect for the snacks at brunch.  

So if you take a bite of the Big Apple, there's homegrown wine to wash it down.  

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